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How much money can franchisees actually earn running their businesses?

By cutting out major food menus, these businesses let franchisees -- and their customers -- focus on what's truly important: what's in the glass.

Photo booths are making a comeback, and the founder of the DVDNow Kiosks franchise, has created a touchscreen, open-air 'booth' that's connected to social media.

While the entire Wendy's franchise goes through a reboot, one franchise owner is taking an extra step, cleaning out dead weight and hiring almost 500 well-trained workers to Michigan restaurants.

An appearance on the CBS show 'Undercover Boss' gives a Mr. Appliance technician a moment in the spotlight.

Two professors argue if the instinct to be your own boss is a product of nature or nurture.

It's known as 'The Stat,' and it's been misleading prospective franchisees for years, indicating wildly high rates of success. Why is it so hard to come up with accurate figures for the survival rate of franchised businesses?

Gift Card Monkey sparks a new retail concept -- putting gift cards that would otherwise be forgotten to use for consumers and merchants.

Will public investments help the franchise world break free from the stranglehold of the credit crunch?

Greg and Meredith Tally, owners of Denver's Best Western Southwest, gave their hotel an unique new look.

Sea Tow is a family-run company with nearly 200,000 members and 100 U.S. and international franchise locations, helping seafarers in lakes and oceans across the world.

Multi-unit franchising holds its own set of challenges, from delegating to simply having the patience and drive needed to scale. Here, some advice from those who have been through it, and are thriving.

Greg Marischen opened his Brain Balance Achievement Center franchise after physical and occupational therapy changed his life.

Two brothers created a zero-waste, packaging-free grocery store that operates in a smaller space and provides healthier food choices.

BeeSafe Organic Lawn Care is scaling up organic fertilizer for commercial and institutional use.

Mediterranean cuisine may well be the next big thing at American fast-casual restaurants. The staples of the Middle East and Greece are finding a growing niche among consumers --and franchises are leading the way.

Kelly Saxton has spent over 30 years running restaurant franchises, and one thing he's learned is that good employees are crucial to success and should be rewarded.

One entrepreneur's inspiring story of how losing her job turned into a booming beauty franchise.

Overcoming cultural and legal differences to stake a claim in the U.S.

A Retro Fitness franchisee cut their electricity costs by adding eco-friendly features.

A father and son road trip led them to launch a small pawn shop that grew into a nationwide franchise.

A doggie daycare business and a cloth diaper service find that expanding their horizons was the path to success.

Childhood pals find big profits in stripped-down bicycles with their company Pure Fix Cycles.

BikeCaffe, a British franchise concept, brings the coffee house to the customer.

The Beef Jerky Outlet, a 13-unit franchise sells over 200 varieties of small-batch jerky, including alligator, kangaroo and pheasant.

Franchises played a major recovery role in the wake of Sandy, with corporate parents rallying to get local units running so they could help communities in need. Here's how some companies banded together to weather the storm.

Edith Kelly-Green was ready to settle into a retirement when her family convinced her to open a Lenny's Sub Shop franchise.

Employee retention is a key component to any healthy franchise operation. We spoke to company owners and employment experts who have learned the secrets behind worker longevity and the long-term business success that comes with it.

Rare was the '80s office without a motivational poster. We caught up with the man whose Successories had businesspeople hanging on every word.

Sure, there are motivational books and tapes to help you succeed in business. But what if you're in the mood to be inspired by something a little less in your face--and a little more entertaining? We got that.